Nursing News Spring 2017

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PASSION AND PROGRESS l 50th Anniversary excitement builds l Students engage in learning l Launch for programs and book

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Inside Nursing News Celebrating 50 Years of Quality Nursing Education............................2 Practical reference guide will aid career transition.............................3 CNSA expands horizons for student nurses............4 Anniversary celebrations on horizon...........................6 Program stays current to meet growing needs........8 Emergency Nursing program provides opportunities for career focus........................9 Awards & Appointments..10 Scholarship of Application.......................10 Recognizing Excellence.........................10 New appointments.......... 11 Expert appointments..... 11 Other appointments....... 11 Kudos................................. 12 Scholarship of Integration........................ 12 Scholarship of Discovery.......................... 14 Service and Scholarship of Service.......................... 15

COVER: Dr. Grace Hayward at her book signing launch. *Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN) program is offered in partnership with Saskatchewan Polytechnic and the University of Regina.

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Celebrating 50 Years of Quality Nursing Education Our School of Nursing anniversary celebrations are taking great shape as together we reflect on 50 years of progress and commemorate the dedication and expertise of our past and current leaders, faculty and staff who have tirelessly worked to meet the needs of students.

There is no question that over the decades much has changed. Yet, as important as it is to keep pace with transformation, we remain committed to sustaining the significant impact of Sask Polytech’s School of Nursing on our health care and mental health care sectors and in the community. We are proud that as the only institution in Saskatchewan that offers education spanning the entire family of nursing and specialized areas of practice, the School of Nursing has prepared caring and competent graduates for practical nursing, psychiatric nursing, registered nursing, and nurse practitioner, as well as in specialty areas of perioperative, critical care, emergency, diabetes education, and occupational health nursing. We also assist internationally educated nurses to transition into professional practice.

Our School of Nursing’s contributions are countless and the accomplishments of our growing base of alumni are significant. It is with pride that we honour their pioneering efforts over the years. Our anniversary celebration keynote speakers are a fine example of this history. All have started their nursing profession with Sask Polytech or one of its predecessor entities and now lead efforts that impact the profession in many ways.

Current students, the leaders of tomorrow, are also already providing examples of their commitment to the profession and the process of lifelong learning. In this edition, enjoy reading of the inspiration they share from participation in recent Canadian Nursing Students’ Association regional and national conferences. www.saskpolytech.ca / 1-866-467-4278

Netha Dyck, dean of Nursing While we continue to meet and manage change, we know the importance of maintaining high quality education with innovation and creative teaching and learning strategies. Faculty member, Dr. Grace Hayward exemplifies that dynamic with her research and publication to help the transition of our graduate nurses into the workplace. Within Dr. Hayward’s book, she emphasizes the importance of respect and listening, regardless of the environment we are in.

Adapting to ever-changing environments keeps the School of Nursing current with emerging trends. Both the Emergency Nursing program and Occupational Health Nursing program are good examples of curriculum developed to align with the needs of the people of Saskatchewan.

It is remarkable how the welcoming and supportive attitude and environment at Sask Polytech continues to flourish today. We are delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate our 50th anniversary of delivering quality nursing education and look forward to your participation in these celebrations. l

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HAYWARD BOOK LAUNCHED

Practical reference guide will aid career transition

It has been my pleasure working as a professional Registered Nurse for over 30 years. After completing my Education Degree and nurses training in Saskatchewan, I began working in Neurology, General Surgery, Community Nursing, Oncology, Medicine and Orthopedics.

Upon moving to Fort McMurray, Alberta, I worked as the Director of Immigration, providing baseline assessments for all government sponsored refugees. I completed my Master of Science in Nursing during my research in Alberta, and I enjoyed many opportunities working in corrections departments across Canada. It lead me to work in Forensics at the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, Ontario.

I also taught in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of Ontario in Oshawa, and I truly enjoyed supporting nursing students throughout their clinical experiences. I later worked as a Compliance Officer with the Ministry of Health in Long Term Care developing infection control polices and procedures during the SARS outbreak as I worked on my Doctorate in Business Administration majoring in Hospital Management.

Upon completing my Doctorate in August 2006 at the University of California, USA, I remained teaching in the nursing program until I moved back to Saskatchewan and began teaching in the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (SCBsN) in 2010.

My desire throughout my career has always been to strive for the highest level of competency in every nursing intervention I have and will provide.

This standard is set with excellence and is evidenced-based in best practices.

This goal and passion I have in nursing is my hope to share and move forward within my students during their four years of training.

Nursing Grads

SURVIVAL GUIDE to Successful Leadership DR. GRACE HAYWARD

Lifelong learning is a philosophy that I have always tried to lead by example. Thank you for your hard work and for the outstanding care you provide to your patients. I hope that this book will help you transition into and get the most out of your nursing career. Best of luck in all your endeavours!

Dr. Grace Hayward, Nursing Professor at Saskpolytech and Adjunct Professor at the University of Regina (Undergraduate)

Eli Ahlquist, academic chair, with Dr. Grace Hayward as many gathered to help launch her new book.

For more than three decades, Dr. Grace Hayward has been part of the nursing profession and has contributed to health care and lifelong learning opportunities in many ways.

to pursue initial research with interviews of nurses in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. The compilation has been captured in her first book, Nursing Grads Survival Guide to Successful Leadership.

Her impressive credentials include roles as a professional registered nurse, educator and researcher as well as positions in numerous senior capacities including hospital management, corrections, forensics, compliance, infection control and health care assessments of new refugees.

“I wanted to provide a resource that would empower and engage our graduate nursing students to move seamlessly from the student role to the novice entry nurse role, and potentially into strong leadership positions,” says Hayward. “Although the knowledge and experiences between roles is transferrable to other disciplines, the culture and management styles are unique to the health care industry. It is important to always approach every situation with the greatest respect for contributions made by your colleagues and clinical team partners.”

Regardless of her career stage, Hayward has been personally motivated to contribute to the highest level of competency in every nursing intervention while helping others move into new roles. While doing so, she observed several common challenges that led her

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Hayward says the book’s format was based on input from students who told her a practical guide would be most suitable.

The book was launched at an author signing on March 27th at the Regina Campus.

It is published by Benchmark Press and is available in the Book Store. l With an initial start in Saskatchewan, Dr. Grace Hayward’s experience includes roles in Alberta and Ontario before returning to her home province. She also participated in international nursing assignments in Guatemala with Joyce Meyers Ministries (2015). She completed her Doctorate in August 2006 at the University of California, USA. and has been teaching in the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN*) program since 2010.

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CANADIAN NURSING STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

CNSA expands horizons for student nurses

Front row, L-R: Shalla Sharma, Jayden Meville, Laura Shepherd, and Ricki Nunweiler Back row, L-R: Yuriy Fedoriv, Leanna Gustafson, Fred Entz, and Michelle Snihor Several Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SCBScN)* students attended recent Canadian Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA) conferences and agree the experience provides a great opportunity to keep pace with the profession.

The national conference was held in Winnipeg in January and included 450 student attendees from across Canada. It focused on topics such as culturally safe end-of-life care; con-

ventional and naturopathic medical care and global health. The regional conference was held in Edmonton in November.

Shalla Sharma, fourth year SCBScN student, was the official delegate to the CNSA for the SCBScN Saskatoon chapter, on behalf of the Saskatoon Nursing Students’ Society.

“The CNSA national conference provided another look into the highest www.saskpolytech.ca / 1-866-467-4278

calibre of student leadership,” says Sharma. “The powerful words of keynote speakers and workshop facilitators taught us about cultural safety of various groups and how to keep on doing what we know to be right, despite obstacles we face.”

Michelle Snihor, another fourth year SCBScN student, attended the national conference for the first time and found it to be inspiring.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 “I appreciated the knowledge gained from the educational workshops,” says Snihor. “I have made a personal commitment to attend future Canadian Nursing Association conferences as I transition into the nursing profession.”

First year SCBScN student, Leanna Gustafson agrees with the value of attendance and engagement.

“I love meeting so many passionate people,” says Gustafson. I am inspired by how big our voice is and by seeing what we can do when we put our minds to it.”

Within the conference, CNSA delegates representing nursing schools voted and passed a number of position/resolution statements that focus on: NCLEX preparatory material, global health, and other important areas. Upon return from the conference, students shared information with their classmates.

The CNSA continues to be an advocate for Aboriginal health and education, is a positive force in the breakdown of barriers, and supports the retention of Aboriginal students in Canadian nursing programs. As an example, CNSA is making movements to be more inclusive and connective regarding different nursing professions, specifically enhancing cooperation between licensed practical nurses (called registered practical nurses in Ontario), registered psychiatric nurses and registered nurses.

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WHAT IS CNSA? Canadian Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA) is the official voice of nursing students in Canada. It represents students and their interests to government, health care organizations and to the media. The President of CNSA sits on the Executive Board of the Canadian Nurses Association and the Vice President sits on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing.

CNSA is dedicated to providing opportunities to its nursing student members. CNSA can: - Provide an opportunity for participating members to acquire and demonstrate leadership and organizational skills; - Increase students’ awareness of relevant political and ethical issues which will affect their future as health care professionals; - Prepare students for active membership with professional nursing associations; - Provide insight into the business procedures and policies of professional organizations; - Provide opportunities for involvement in health care issues and health promotion; - Offer exposure to changing nursing philosophies and specialty areas of nursing.

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Available in Saskatchewan Polytechnic Bookstores Proceeds go to the School of Nursing Legacy Trust to support student scholarships.

Ricki Nunweiler, first year student and associate delegate for SCBScN Saskatoon, attended both conferences and found the experience motivating.

“I encourage students to get involved,” says Nunweiler. “There are people who are so supportive and passionate about what they do. You will never regret attending this amazing opportunity.”

In total, eight students from the School of Nursing attended the national conference including Jayden Meville, a second year SCBScN student who is the newly elected Diversity Committee chair with the CNSA Board of Directors. l www.saskpolytech.ca / 1-866-467-4278

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ANNIVERSARY KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Anniversary celebrations on horizon Three remarkable individuals who began their nursing journeys as students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing and its predecessor schools will be sharing their experience as keynote speakers at hallmark events to formally mark the School of Nursing’s 50th Anniversary.

Netha Dyck, dean, School of Nursing, commends work of the 50th Anniversary Planning Committee that has been busy with conceptualizing plans for a number of months.

“The lineup of keynote speakers is a tribute to the foundation so many nursing professionals have gained over these decades,” says Dyck who has served as dean for almost 12 years. “We all look forward to upcoming opportunities of connecting and celebrating this important milestone.”

The formal celebrations are as follows: APRIL 21 - PRINCE ALBERT

In Prince Albert, there will be campus tours, a historical exhibit, fashion show, lunch on campus, a re-pinning ceremony and special keynote presentation by Cecile Hunt.

Ms. Hunt is a graduate of the SIAAS (Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences) Diploma Nursing Program in Saskatoon in 1975 and became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region in March 2006. Prior to her current role, she held a senior management role with the Prairie North Health Region, with a base as a registered nurse 30 years ago.

“The foundation of knowledge I received while studying at SIAAS prepared me for a number of different roles over these years,” says Hunt. “Congratulations to Sask Polytech for continuing this commitment to meeting the needs of patients and our communities.”

APRIL 28 AND 29 - REGINA

Regina’s celebrations include a recep-

Remembering the Regina Campus, Parkway Centre, taken in 1984. tion on April 28 with campus tours, a history display, fashion show, lunch and re-pinning ceremony on April 29. The keynote presentation will be delivered

by Sharon (Erb) Staseson.

Ms. Staseson was in the first entry class of the first two-year diploma program at SIAAS in Saskatoon, graduating in 1967.

She obtained her BScN from the University of Ottawa and MScN in Leadership and Consultation at Gonzaga University in Washington. Professional roles have taken her across Canada and have included nursing, teaching, writing and producing her own cable television program. She is an active community volunteer with special interest in mental health.

“As we celebrate 50 years of nursing in Saskatchewan inaugurated by SIAAS in 1967, the extraordinary significance is that I have come full circle in my nursing career and am teaching in the SCBScN program with the Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing in www.saskpolytech.ca / 1-866-467-4278

Regina. This is not my experience alone.

So many of my colleagues are graduates, albeit younger, who have ‘come back to give back’. This is a testimony to the strong academic commitment to nursing education and research that is provided in an environment that encourages, supports, mentors and genuinely cares for its faculty and students.”

“Congratulations to all of our graduates, near and far, who have contributed to the health and wellness of individuals, families and organizations throughout Saskatchewan, Canada, and indeed, the world! And, thank you to Sask Polytech,” says Staseson.

MAY 12 AND 13 - SASKATOON

Saskatoon will mark the important anniversary beginning with a reception on May 12 and campus tours, history display, fashion show, lunch on campus, banquet celebration and a re-pinning ceremony on May 13.

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Cecile Hunt Keynote speaker, Dr. June Anonson, is a respected leader, educator and scholar.

She completed a diploma in nursing from KIAAS 40 years ago, BScN from the University of Alberta and her Master of Educational Administration and a PhD in Policy Studies, with a special Certification in Post Secondary Education at the UofA. In addition to her scholastic achievements, she is the recipient of awards from Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association, Canadian Nurses Association, the University of Alberta and the University of Saskatchewan.

Sharon (Erb) Staseson

Anyone who is a nursing graduate from Sask Polytech, or its predecessor schools, or has been involved in the program over these decades is invited to register for any of the events.

You can register for the events at www.nursing50th.ca. Additional information can be obtained at email nursing.50th@saskpolytech.ca or 306-775-7822.

Like others, Anonson is proud that one of the reasons people continue to seek out this profession as an option is because of their impact that is focused on supporting healthy living and is life sustaining for individuals, families and communities.

“Today the choices for women and men and their career paths are endless. They can be much more selective in their professional choices. Now, 50 years later since this nursing program began, nursing continues to be one of the top professions of choice and waiting lists to enter this career choice prevail.”

“We are the leaders of health care, always have been, always will be. We do not work in isolation. More than ever before we realize how key the interprofessional team is, along with working closely with the patients/families and we will continue to assist in making health care stronger.” l

Dr. June Anonson

You are invited to attend the Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations.

• April 21, 2017 – Prince Albert • April 28 and 29, 2017 – Regina • May 12 and 13, 2017 – Saskatoon For more information and to register, visit nursing50th.ca today.

Call or email us at 306-775-7822 or Nursing50th@saskpolytech.ca.

Deadlines to register are April 14, April 21, and May 5 respectively.

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING

Program stays current to meet growing needs Sask Polytech’s post-graduate certificate in the Occupational Health Nursing (OHN) program has had a successful launch and continues to build with incoming inquiries from current and new students.

The full curriculum for the program will be rolled out and available to students by the fall of 2017.

Laureen Larson, interim academic chair of OHN with the School of Nursing, says that it’s a balancing act when you are launching a new program.

“You want to ensure that courses are available when students are ready for them, but you also want to launch courses ‘just in time’ to ensure that the content remains current and relevant for the students,” says Larson. “To date, students who are participating in the program vary from practitioners who already work in the specialty seeking to enhance their skills and achieve certification, to nurses who are looking to evolve their careers and are excited to join workplaces in this new role as an OHN.” “Feedback from current students has been that they appreciate how the program is structured to provide three terms each year, which is quite unique for OHN programs,” she notes.

“This allows nurses some added flexibility and, if desired, they can work through the program more quickly. Students have also commented that they have appreciated the insights that our faculty are able to bring to discussion forums and interactions with them as they have current and relevant examples that they can share with students from their own practices as OHNs. That blend of learners, along with our faculty who also work in the specialty, makes the discussions very rich.”

For example, Jennifer Evans, faculty, Occupational Health Nursing program says she has worked as an Occupational

Laureen Larson, interim academic chair of OHN with the School of Nursing.

Health Nurse for the past 18 years and finds the role to be challenging and rewarding.

“I am passionate about preventative health care and enjoy assisting workers in achieving and maintaining their optimum physical and mental health,” says Evans. “I feel strongly that safety is everyone’s responsibility in the workplace.”

Larson says Jennifer’s passion and commitment to OHN is evident each time they connect.

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expertise to workplace safety and employee wellness. l

Occupational Health Nurses are registered nurses who play a vital role in workplace wellness. Their role encompasses health promotion, health maintenance, and the prevention of illness and injury in the workplace.

Specialized studies focus on: - - - - - -

assessing workers, and disabilities; exploring safety systems; assessing hazards; creating safe work environments; management projects; providing nursing leadership in the workplace.

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EMERGENCY NURSING

Emergency Nursing program provides opportunities for career focus

In the new Emergency Nursing program, students are introduced to the principles of triage, trauma care, care of the critically ill patient with advanced ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring and pharmaceutical agents.

Registered nurses who are looking to expand their skill sets and knowledge within a high-intensity, multidisciplinary team environment can now access these learning options through Sask Polytech’s new Emergency Nursing program.

outcomes.”

The new program was launched in January 2017. The program incorporates an intense 15-week curriculum and culminates in an advanced certificate in Emergency Nursing upon graduation.

“The program responds to needs identified by many nursing colleagues within the health regions,” Ahlquist says. “We know there are specialized knowledge and learning requirements for emergency nursing competencies and our curriculum framework is aligned to be responsive to those needs.”

Eli Ahlquist, academic chair, Continuing Education Programs, School of Nursing, says he is excited to see the program move to this stage.

“Many individuals contributed as members of a dedicated team, as they spent months researching and developing a curriculum framework,” says Ahlquist.

“They did significant consultation with stakeholders to develop program

He commended the efforts of faculty members Yvonne Harris and Tanis Rollefstad, and instructional designer Vance McPherson.

As examples, students explore concepts of partnerships with patients, families and multiple care professionals in a team-based environment.

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build knowledge regarding necessary concepts before moving into one full week of lab simulation scenarios and a final four weeks focused on clinical practice education.

“The program capacity is 15 individuals per intake and the clinical experience is currently offered in Regina and Saskatoon,” says Ahlquist. “Graduates of the program will become leaders or team players in emergency care settings.”

Faculty are excited to see the first cohort of students advance through this innovative program and transition to their roles as emergency room nurses.

They are also eager for graduates to begin writing the national emergency certification exam that follows the standards set by the National Emergency Nurses Association, the foundation on which the program was built. l

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AWARDS &

SCHOLARSHIP OF APPLICATION FACULTY Nancy Anweiler, faculty, Practical Nursing Saskatoon, received the 2016 Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators (CAPNE) Leadership in Practical Nursing Education Award.

Roni Clubb, faculty, Practical Nursing Regina, received the 2016 Saskatchewan Association of Licensed Practical Nurses (SALPN) Honorary Member award in recognition of her distinguished service to the practical nursing profession in Canada.

Netha Dyck, dean, School of Nursing, was honoured with the 2016 Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Ethel Johns Award.

Pamela Farthing, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon, was awarded a Saskatchewan Ministry of Health Nurse Educator Bursary.

Carol Hipfner, faculty, Psychiatric Nursing program, received the 2016 Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS) Award for Excellence in Psychiatric Nursing Education.

Patti Manson, curriculum coordinator, SCBScN Regina, was awarded the 2016 Saskatchewan Polytechnic President’s Award of Excellence.

Sheri McCrystal, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon, received the 2016 Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty of Excellence: Teaching award.

Karrie Orr, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon, received the 2016 RPNAS Award for Excellence in Psychiatric Nursing Education.

Madeline Press, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon, was nominated by the University of Saskatchewan Department of Educational Administration for the Thomas B. Greenfield Dissertation Award of the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration (CASEA).

Sheena Robinson, office administrator, SCBScN Saskatoon, received the SGEU Member Education Sector Scholarship of $500.

Twana White, faculty, Practical Nursing Regina, received the 2016 Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty of Excellence: Teaching award.

STUDENTS Jeanine Juhlin, Psychiatric Nursing program graduate, received an award from the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS) for achieving the highest grade point average.

Mark McCulloch, fourth year SCBScN Regina student, was awarded the best nursing poster presentation prize at the 2016 Academic Health Sciences Student Research Day for his research in red blood cell transfusion practice at Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region (RQHR).

Wei Li and Nicole Marchand represented the SCBScN program at the sixth annual International Nursing Skills Competition in Shanghai, China. They competed against 18 international teams and placed second.

Robyn Kobussen, nursing advisor, SCBScN, Saskatoon Campus, accompanied the students to China.

Crystal Whitefish, fourth year SCBScN Saskatoon student, received the 2016 Saskatchewan Polytechnic Outstanding Citizenship Award.

RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE ACHIEVEMENT OF MASTER’S DEGREE

FACULTY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM GRADUATES

Janice Cochrane, Masters in Distance Education, Athabasca University

Kathy Disiewich, SCBScN Saskatoon Jeniffer Dupuis, SCBScN Saskatoon Patti Hart, SCBScN Saskatoon Kim Harrison, SCBScN Regina Kim Kihn, SCBScN Saskatoon Jamie Killoran, Psychiatric Nursing Joleen Klassen, SCBScN Regina Shelly Luhning, SCBScN Saskatoon Sybil Morgan, SCBScN Saskatoon Brittany Stephenson, SCBScN Regina

Lyanne Faucher Sinclair, Master of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan Sarah Fox-Smith, Master of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan Faye Lendrum, Master of Education (Adult Education), Yorkville University Heather Plaxton, Master of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan Sarah Poole, Masters of Science in Forensic Nursing, Fitchburg State University, Massachusetts

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACHIEVEMENTS Sheena Robinson, Certificate in Adult Continuing Education, with distinction, University of Saskatchewan

Sherri Rudolph, Master of Nursing, Memorial University of Newfoundland

LONG SERVICE RECOGNITION

Brittany Stephenson, Master of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan

30 years of service Sharon Dixon, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon

ACHIEVEMENT OF DOCTORATE

20 years of service Janet Johnson, program development consultant Sherry McDonald, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon

Elsie Duff, Doctor of Philosophy, Leadership in Nursing Education, Western University

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Sandra Pettit, program head, Diabetes E ducation Programs, IEN Assessment Centre, ONCIEN and Nursing Re-entry 10 years of service Nancy Anweiler, faculty, Practical Nursing Saskatoon Jeannine Bruce, professional services, Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program Kathy Disiewich, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon Netha Dyck, dean, School of Nursing Judy Hill, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon Shirley Kerr, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon Signy Klebeck, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon Lucia New, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon Bernice Suehwold, SCBScN Regina Retirements Ethel Bratt, faculty, SCBScN Regina Betty Bzdel, professional services, Program Development Judy Hill, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon Carole Houston, faculty, Perioperative Nursing Marilee Lowe, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon Cheryl Miller, faculty, Practical Nursing Saskatoon Donna Singer, professional services, SCBScN Regina Deanna Youck, faculty, SCBScN Regina

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APPOINTMENTS NEW APPOINTMENTS

Eli Ahlquist, academic chair, Continuing Education programs

Chris Barlow, academic chair, SCBScN, Saskatoon Campus and interim academic chair, Collaborative Nurse Practitioner program

Billy-Jo Howe, academic chair, Practical Nursing programs

Christa MacLean, academic chair, SCBScN program, Regina Campus

Laureen Larson, interim academic chair, Psychiatric Nursing programs and Occupational Health Nursing program

Lyanne Faucher Sinclair, program head, Perioperative Nursing and Medical Device Reprocessing Technician programs

Kat Moyer, program head, SCBScN, Regina Campus

Lucia New, program head, SCBScN, Saskatoon Campus

Sherri Rudolph, program head, Practical Nursing, Regina Campus

Faye Lendrum, interim continuing education consultant

EXPERT APPOINTMENTS Eli Ahlquist, academic chair, Continuing Education programs, was appointed to the Saskatchewan Advisory Council on Health Human Resource Priorities Working Group.

Elsie Duff, faculty, CNPP was appointed to the Editorial Board of the Journal for Nurse Practitioners.

Bhavna Pooni, faculty, Perioperative Nursing programs, is the president-elect of the Saskatchewan periOperative Registered Nurse Group (SORNG).

Practical Nursing Regina Eunice Abudu Tracy Crocker Wendy Dixon Jennifer Olson

OTHER APPOINTMENTS

Practical Nursing Saskatoon Sara Patenaude Sue-Ellen White

Collaborative Nurse Practitioner Program Brittany Stephenson

Pamela Farthing, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon, is the Saskatchewan Jurisdictional Representative for the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association (CNIA) and was re-elected as president for the Saskatchewan Nursing Informatics Association (SNIA) for a second term.

Continuing Education Faye Lendrum

Jodi Found, faculty, SCBScN Regina, became the Director of Education for the Canadian Nursing Informatics Association (CNIA).

Nursing Re-entry Kara Moore

Sarah Kostiuk-Linford, faculty, SCBScN Regina, was appointed as Research Associate to the Research & Performance Support with the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region.

Practical Nursing Regina Eunice Abudu Emergency Nursing Program Tanis Rollefstad

Perioperative Nursing Heather Harrison Leah McKerricher Sheriane Wallace

Michelle Pavloff, faculty, SCBScN Saskatoon, is the president-elect for the Canadian Association of Rural and Remote Nurses.

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Psychiatric Nursing Carla Altwasser Diana Bruce-Miller John Mitchell SCBScN Regina Angela Ahlquist Deirdra Banks Allison DeCoste Sharon Flaman Heather Gold Anne Guest Jamie Ingram Priya Ortega Brittany Silzer Laurie Shoemaker Erin Spencer Jennifer Sveinbjornson Mackenize Wiebe

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SCHOLARSHIP OF INTEGRATION

KUDOS

PRESENTATIONS Ahenakew, S., Dixons, S. & Whitefish, C. (2016, February). Kindred Spirits: Indigenization of a Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

Aboriginal Nurses of Canada Conference, Montreal, QC. Ahenakew, S. & Whitefish, C. (2016, February). ispiciwin: Journey of two Cree women through nursing education. WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK. Ahenakew, S. & Riehl, G. (2016, May). Kindred Spirits or Wild Horses: There is more than one way to Indigenize academia. Poster presentation at the 2016 Indigenous Health Conference, Toronto, ON. Ahenakew, S. (2016, September). The experience of self-declaration and self-identification: an interactive learning session for I-PASS student conference, Saskatoon, SK. Anonson, J. (2016, April). Interprofessional collaboration and leadership: What would that look like? Keynote presentation at World Congress on Nursing and Healthcare, Dubai, UAE. Anonson, J. (2016, April). Holistic Care: spinal cord injury and sexuality. Oral presentation, China research and education exchange.

Shanghai, China.

Anonson, J., Benmerrouche, L., Chartrand, B., Hubbard Murdoch, N., Peckham, T., Olynick, K. (2016, May). Applied research the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Way. Panel presentation at the Academic Leadership Workshop, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Prince Albert, SK. Anonson, J. (2016 May). Applied research the Saskatchewan Polytechnic way. Panel presentation with Dr. June Anonson, Leila Benmerrouche, Blaine Chartrand, Natasha Hubbard Murdoch, Terry Peckham, and Kim Olynick. Academic Leadership Workshop, Prince Albert, SK. Anonson, J., Boal, A.S., Thorne, S., Guebert, N., Theroux, S., Dyck, N., Hunt, C., Farthing, P., Pollock, C., Enns, B., Tataryn, A., Fladager, L., Swan-Gareau, A., & Bae, H. (2016, February). Changes in nursing leadership: Or has it changed? Oral presentation at the Western & North-Western Region Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (WNRCASN) 2016 Conference, Saskatoon, SK. Anonson, J., & Dykhuizen, M. (2016, April).

Hep C and HIV. Oral presentation at the School of Nursing, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong China.

Anonson, J., Dykhuizen, M., Hunt. S., & Kobussen, R. (2016, April). Issues and trends in the nursing profession. Panel presentation at the School of Nursing, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong China.

Flaman, S., Grand, S., Pelletier, M., & White, T. (2016, May). Document Analysis: Benefits and Drawbacks of PLAR. Poster presentation. Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference. Calgary, AB.

Anonson, J., Dykhuizen, M., Hunt. S., & Kobussen, R. (2016, April). Nursing leadership for today. North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong China.

Found, J. (2016, May). Utilization of a nurse peer network to develop digital health competency in undergraduate curricula to prepare RNs for current digital health practices.

Oral presentation at the SRNA Annual AGM and Conference, Regina, SK.

Anonson, J., Dykhuizen, M., Hunt. S., & Kobussen, R. (2016, April). Pathogens, HIV & Hep C. North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong China.

Anonson, J., Kobussen, R., Dykhuizen, M., & Hunt, S. (2016, April). Applied research for interprofessional teams. Oral presentation, China research and education exchange.

Shanghai, China.

Anonson, J., Kobussen, R., Dykhuizen, M., & Hunt, S. (2016, May). Dances with Pandas: A Cross-cultural nursing education and interprofessional research experience. Innovation, Research and Scholarship Speaker Series, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, via videoconference, SK. Arries, E., Johner, R., Anonson, J., Luhanga, F., Arvidson, S., Urban, A., Wagner, J., Donnelly, G., Pesur, B., & Obasi, E., (2016, February). An integrated perspective on ethical issues in nursing and social work education: Preliminary findings from a Q-methodological study. Oral presentation at the Western & North-Western Region Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (WNRCASN) 2016 Conference, Saskatoon, SK. Dykhuizen, M. (2016, April). Psychiatric challenges in childbearing women. Oral presentation at the School of Nursing, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong China.

Dykhuizen, M., & Anonson, J. (2016, April).

Holistic care: Spinal cord injury and sexuality.

Presentation at the School of Nursing, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong China.

Farthing, P. (2016, February). Rural children, technology and physical activity: A research question and methodology discussion.

Doctoral Research Seminar University of Saskatchewan, College of Nursing, Saskatoon, SK. Farthing, P. (2016, March). Rural children, technology and physical activity: A dissertation begins. University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing Graduate Program Seminar Series. University of Saskatchewan, College of Nursing. Saskatoon, SK.

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Found, J. (2016, June). Nursing informatics: Lay of the land. Oral presentation at the SRNA Professional Practice Groups AGM, Regina, SK. Found, J. (2016, April). Towards a pan-Canadian strategy for nursing data standards.

Symposium conducted at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, Toronto, ON. Fraser, M. & Ziefflie, B. (2016). Embrace, empower, and engage through international experience. Presentation at the 2016 Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators Conference, St. John's, NL. Gettle, D., Harrison, K., New, C., & Thomson, J. (2016 February). Embracing Technology: How electronic portfolios (EP) can ensure professional development and competency in nursing education. Poster presentation at WNRCASN Conference. Saskatoon, SK. Harrison, K. (2016, February). How to facilitate student learning in online, distance, or classroom environments using multimedia concepts. WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK. Harrison, K. (2016, April). Keys to Teaching in Online, Distance and Classroom Settings: How to engage and motivate students in different learning environments. (poster presentation). American Nurses Informatics Association. San Francisco, CA. Hayward, G. (2016, February). Leadership - Empowering nursing grads to succeed.

Oral presentation and discussion forum at WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK. Hoffart, C. (2016, April). Mastering mentorship e-learning course: Virtual mentor and protĂŠgĂŠ Preparation. Oral presentation and discussion forum at the International Mentoring Association Conference, Auburn, AL. Hubbard Murdoch, N., Lefebvre, D., McDonald, M., Bojkovsky, C., Finney, M., Sainsbury, M. & Shand, S. (2016, February). Oral presentation: A parallel mixed model study to determine the impact of interprofessional education for health and dental care students and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients. WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK

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Hubbard Murdoch, N., McDonald, M., & Bojkovsky, C. (2016, April). The impact of interprofessional education for health and dental care students and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients. Oral presentation, Innovation, Research & Scholarship Speaker Series, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, via videoconference, SK.

Kreuger-Jones, J., Ahenakew, Hubbard Murdoch, N., S., Harper, J., & Whitefish, C. (2016, June). A sequential mixed methods study exploring the Aboriginal student experience of self-declaration and self-identification: A pilot study. Poster presentation at the Faculty Research Day hosted by the Office of Applied Research and Innovation. Saskatoon, SK.

Hubbard Murdoch, N. & Scott, D.J. (2016, February). Interprofessional problem based learning with non- traditional healthcare students: Applying Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development. WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK.

Lendrum, F. (2016, April). Transforming entry level perioperative nursing through effective education. Poster presentation at AORN Surgical Conference & Expo. Anaheim, CA.

Hunt, S. (2016, April). Traumatic Brain Injury.

Oral presentation at the School of Nursing, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.

Hunt, S. (2016, April). Neurological determination of death. Oral presentation at the School of Nursing, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.

Hunt, S. (2016, April). Acute coronary syndrome and coronary artery revascularization.

Presentation at the School of Nursing, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.

Hunt, S., & Dykhuizen, M. (2016, April). Hand Hygiene. Oral presentation at the School of Nursing, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong China.

Hunt, S., & Kobussen, R. (2016, April). Neurological assessments following traumatic brain injury. Oral presentation at the School of Nursing, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.

Hunt, S., & Kobussen, R. (2016, April). Organ and tissue donation: Ethnocultural considerations. Oral presentation at the School of Nursing, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China.

Kostiuk, S. (2016, February). Does teaching the ISBARR framework help to address nursing students’ perceived anxiety and confidence levels? Oral presentation at WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK. Kreuger-Jones, J., Ahenakew, S., Harper, J., Whitefish, C., & Hubbard Murdoch, N. (2016, February). A sequential mixed methods study exploring the Aboriginal student experience of self- declaration and self-identification. WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK. Kreuger-Jones, J., Ahenakew, Hubbard Murdoch, N., S., Harper, J., & Whitefish, C. (2016, May). A sequential mixed methods study exploring the Aboriginal student experience of self-declaration and self-identification: A pilot study. Academic Leadership Workshop, Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Prince Albert, SK.

Luhning, S. (2016, February). “Oh SNapp”Saskatchewan Nursing Application: The lessons learned through innovation. Oral presentation at WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK. McKinley, L. (2016, February). Let me tell you a story: The use of narrative pedagogy in nursing education. Poster presentation at WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK. Morgan, S. (2016, February). Hurricanes and other adventures: International practicum in Colima, Mexico. WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK. Morgan, S. & Dupuis, J. (2016, February).

Fostering community engagement in first year nursing students. Poster presentation at WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK. Pavloff, M., Farthing, P., Duff, E., Ha, C., & Kanani, D. (2016). Rural & Remote Continuing Nursing Education: An Integrative Literature Review. Poster presented at the 2016 International Rural Nursing Conference, Rapid City, SD. Perry, R.D., Press, M. M., & Prytula, M. (2016, February). An instrument to understand faculty reticence with HF-HPS. Poster presented at the Western & North-Western Region Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, Saskatoon, SK. Perry. R. D., Press, M. M., & Prytula, M. (2016, March). High-fidelity human patient simulation: Developing an instrument to measure faculty reticence. Poster presented at the Fourth 21st Century Academic Forum Conference at Harvard, Boston, MA. Pettit, S., Sparling, L., Morales, D., Moraleja, F. (2016, April). IEN Assessment: Ensuring Relevance and Reliability. Poster Presentation at the 10th Annual IEN Conference.

Vancouver, BC. Riehl, G. (2016, Feb). HIV pre and post-test counselling: Nursing core competencies (oral presentation). Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada - National Training Forum.

Montreal, QC.

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Riehl, G. (2016, Feb). Cultural competence and the platinum rule. Oral presentation at Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada National Training Forum. Montreal, QC. Riehl, G. (2016, April). Safety in the workplace: From lateral violence to lateral kindness. Oral presentation at AWÂSIS Education Conference - Acceptance of Difference.

Saskatoon, SK. Rudolph, S. & Norton, D. (2016). The journey to new heights in Autism awareness. Presentation at the 2016 Canadian Association of Practical Nurse Educators Conference, St. John’s, NL. Scott Barss, K. (2016, February). Exploring holism in nursing education: An online undergraduate elective in Integrative Health Care.

WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK. Smith, C. & Ring, L. (2016, March). Toward instructor excellence: Designing a faculty assessment process. The Chair Academy, San Antonio, TX. Thiessen, T. & Solar, J. M (2016, February).

Growing the nurses of tomorrow: The evolution of preceptor workshops in Saskatchewan. WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK. Thomson, J., White, K. & Hipfner, C., (2016, February). A measure of time: Animating the histories of psychiatric nursing in Canada with a new clinical tool. Poster presentation at WNRCASN Conference, Saskatoon, SK. White-Williams, K. & Press, M. M. (2016, May).

Exploring the challenges and facilitators of nursing faculty engagement in applied research in college and polytechnic institutions and the role of library services. Abstract presented at the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing Conference, Toronto, ON.

PUBLICATIONS Barbour, K. (2016). Canadian Jensen's Nursing Assessment: A Best Practice Approach.

Burrell, T., Gray Morris, D.C., & Brown, M. (In press). Calculate with confidence (1st Canadian ed.).Toronto, ON: Elsevier.

Caine, V., Sommerfeldt, S., Compton, R. M., & Berendonk, C. (accepted). Creating arts informed inquiry spaces of learning. LEARNing Landscapes.

Caine, V., Sommerfeldt, S., Berendonk, C., & Compton, R. M. (2016). Encouraging a curiosity of learning: Reflecting on arts informed spaces within the classroom. LEARNing Landscape, 9(2), 127-141. Retrieved from http://www.learninglandscapes.ca/images/ documents/ll-no18/caine.pdf

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Duff, E. (2016). The Effects of Empowerment on Role Competency and Patient Safety Competency for Newly Graduated Nurse Practitioners. Western University. Retrieved from http://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/4091 Duff, E., Miller, L., & Bruce, J. (2016). Online Virtual Simulation and Diagnostic Reasoning: A Scoping Review. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 12(9), 377-384.

Hayward, G. (2016). Nursing Grads Survival Guide to Successful Leadership, Pat Rediger, Benchmark Publishers, Regina Saskatchewan (November 30, 2016).

SCHOLARSHIP OF DISCOVERY Arries, E. (principal investigator). Wager, J., Donnelly, G., Urban, A., Anonson, J., Arvidson, S., Luhanga, F., Johner, R., Kostiuk, S. (co-investigators). Strengthening InterProfessional Ethics Education Practices of Nursing and Social Work Professionals in Saskatchewan: Deepening Understandings of Ethical Issues and Early Indicators. Funded

by Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF): Collaborative Innovation Grants: $36,512.

Bruce, J. & Cruise, J. (co-principal investigators). Preceptors Promiting Patient Presentations. Funded by Clinical Learning and Interprofessional Practice (CLIP) Unit, SAHSN: $20,000.

Bruce, J. & Miller, L. (co-principal investigators). Controlled Drugs and Substances EResources. Funded by Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN): $20,000.

Holtslander, L., Duggleby, W., Teucher, U., Cooper, D., Bally, J. M., Solar, J., & Steeves, M. (2016, February). Developing and pilottesting a Finding Balance Intervention for older adult bereaved family caregivers: A randomized feasibility trial. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 21, 66-74.

Miller, L. (in press). Understanding regulatory, legislative and credentialing requirements.

In E. Staples, S.L. Ray and R.A. Hannon (Eds.) Advanced Practice Nursing: A Canadian Perspective. Toronto, ON: Canadian Scholars Press/Women’s Press.

Maxwell, L., & Duff, E. (2016). Mindfulness: An effective prescription for depression and anxiety. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 1–7. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.02.009

Compton, R. (principal investigator). An interpretive descriptive study of the experiences of older adults with home first project teams. Funded by Saskatoon Health Region: $16,675.

Compton, R. (principal investigator). Caine, V., Sommerfeldt, S., Beredonk, C., JouanTapp, D., Goodridge, D., Rossow-Kimball, B. (co-investigators). Exploring the intersections of leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and patient engagement processes in Home First: A Case Study. Funded by Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) and Technology Evaluation in the Elderly Network: 40,000.

Dixon, S. (principal investigator). Student curriculum. Funded by Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing: $1,000.

Duff, E. (principal investigator). Practice analysis: Nurse Practitioners in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Funded by Nurse Practitioners in Saskatchewan and Manitoba: $2,500.

Bruce, J. (principal investigator). Preceptor prompting patient initiative. Funded by Saskatchewan Academic Health Sciences Network (SAHSN): $20,000.

Duff, E., O’Rourke, T., Bruce, J., & Verville, F. (co-investigators). Practice Analysis: Nurse Practitioners in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Funded by Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing: $2,500.

Cochrane, J. (principal investigator). Research/Evaluation of distance education programs in Aboriginal communities. Funded

by Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing: $2,500.

Found, J. (principal investigator). Student support for vulnerable and Marginalized Populations. Funded by Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing: $1,000.

Compton, R. (principal investigator).

Exploring the intersections of leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and patient engagement processes in Home First. Funded by Saskatchewan Academic Health Sciences Network (SAHSN): $20,000.

Hubbard-Murdoch, N. & Shand, S. (co-principal investigators). Use of Video Simulation to Enhance Utilization of Current Educational Resources. Funded by Clinical Learning and Interprofessional Practice (CLIP) Unit, SAHSN: $20,000.

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Nayen Horbach, J., Anonson, J., & Kostiuk, S. (in press). Case study from Canada. In N. Gopee, & J. Galloway, Leadership and Management in Healthcare (3rd ed.). London, UK: SAGE Publications Ltd. Perry, R., Press, M., Rohatinsky, N., Compton, R. M., & Sedgwick, M. (in review). Pilot Study: Nursing students' perceptions of the environment in two different clinical education models. International Journal of Nursing Student Scholarship, 15.

Pylypowich, A., & Duff, E. (2016). Differentiating the Symptom of Dysphonia. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(7), 459–466. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.04.025

Hubbard-Murdoch, N. (principal investigator). Preceptor development initiative.

Funded by Saskatchewan Academic Health Sciences Network (SAHSN): $20.000.

Kostiuk, S. (principal investigator). Profiling specific nurse-patient situations for effective communication in entry-level practice by nursing students. Funded by University of Regina: $2,500 and Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing: $2,500.

Kostiuk, S. (principal investigator). Upholding communication standards in nursing education: Are nurse educators facilitating and assessing nursing students’ handover skills?

Funded by University of Regina: $2,500 and Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing: $2,500.

Kreuger-Jones, J. (principal investigator).

Hubbard Murdoch, N., Ahenakew, S., Harper, J., & Whitefish, C. (co-investigators). A sequential mixed methods study exploring the Aboriginal student experience of self-declaration and self-identification in a post-secondary institution. Funded by Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing: $2,500 and Saskatchewan Polytechnic Applied Research Release Time Stipend (ARRTS): $15,000.

Luhning, S. (principal investigator). SNapp – Saskatchewan Nursing Application. Funded

by Saskatchewan Polytechnic Applied Research Release Time Stipend (ARRTS): $15,000 and Saskatchewan Polytechnic Seed Applied Research Program (SARP): $6,000.

McDonald, M. (principal investigator).

Student perception of initial transition into a nursing program: A mixed methods study.

Funded by Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing: $2,500.

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McDonald, M. (principal investigator).

Foundation for success: Factors in nursing students’ academic success over the first two years. Funded by University of Regina: $2,500 and Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing: $2,500.

Pavloff, M., Farthing, P. (principal investigators). Rural & remote advanced nursing education: A needs assessment survey of Saskatchewan Registered Nurses. Funded

by Saskatchewan Polytechnic Seed Applied Research Program (SARP): $6,000.

SERVICE AND SCHOLARSHIP OF SERVICE FACULTY Laureen Larson, continuing education consultant, reviewed Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada.

Lynn Miller, faculty, CNPP, contributed to a chapter in Staples, E., Ray, S.L. & Hannon, R.A. (2016). Canadian perspectives on advanced nursing practice: Clinical practice, research, leadership, consultation and collaboration. First Canadian Edition. Toronto: Canadian Scholarship Press.

Elsie Duff, faculty, CNPP, was selected to conduct a regulatory site review of a Nurse Practitioner program in Edmonton, Alberta.

Kandis Harris, faculty, SCBScN Regina, presented the keynote address at the annual New Grad Day for Nurses 2016 hosted by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.

Kandis presented on “World’s Colliding or Planets Just Shifting? The presentation provided insight into the struggles and challenges of new nurses’ who are transitioning into professional practice.

Heather Plaxton, faculty, Perioperative Nursing programs and a nurse practitioner, took the initiative to provide relief nurse practitioner services in northern Saskatchewan in an effort to relieve exhausted and stressed nurse practitioners of the Stanley Mission Health Centre following the tragic suicides.

Greg Riehl, Aboriginal Nursing Advisor, was invited to Chair the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), "Indigenous Approaches to Wellness Research" and the "Indigenous Mentorship Network Program" joint Grant Committee.

Press, M. (principal investigator). Nurse faculty experience with integrating highfidelity simulation (HFS) into their teaching practice. Funded by Saskatchewan Polytechnic Applied Research Release Time Stipend (ARRTS): $15,000 and Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Nursing Internal Scholarship Grant: $2,500.

Ullyott, K. (principal investigator). Exploring licensed practical nurses’ processes and attitudes towards use of evidence in Practice.

Funder: SALPN. Amount $8,000.

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Twana White, faculty, Practical Nursing program, Regina Campus, established a Faculty Assistant Initiative in which Practical Nursing program faculty spend time during the lunch break meeting with students to support their learning needs, which may include tutoring, assisting with exam preparation, and reviewing specific course material.

STUDENTS Fred Entz, Saskatoon SCBScN student, was elected as the Prairie Regional Director for the Canadian Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA). Fred is also the Vice President of Finance for the Saskatoon Nursing Students Society.

Jayden Meville, second year SCBScN Saskatoon student, was elected Diversity Committee chair with the Canadian Nursing Student Association (CNSA) Board of Directors.

Sabrina Millis, second year SCBScN Regina student, is the new Informatics Chair for the Canadian Nursing Student Association Board of Directors.

The National Nursing Student Week took place November 14-18 with the theme of diversity. The Saskatoon Nursing Students Society, in collaboration with the SCBScN faculty and staff, hosted a number of activities including a diversity potluck, handing out self-care kits, movie night with movie Zootopia and diversity zumba. Students were also asked to sign a pledge poster in exchange for a Canadian Nursing Students’ Association zero-tolerance pin. The pins represent commitment to adhering to cultural safety and zero discrimination against any populations by creating a safe space for patients, clients, and/or residents.

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